Storm flood risk on the North Sea: Ex-hurricane Kirk brings chaos!

Storm flood risk on the North Sea: Ex-hurricane Kirk brings chaos!

A violent storm, caused by the ex-hurricane "Kirk", currently significantly influences the north German weather conditions and ensures worrying risks on the Lower Saxony coast. The situation is serious: experts warn of unusually high water levels and storm surges in the coming hours.

in Cuxhaven, a center of the coastal region, the meteorological conditions do not adhere to the usual norms. The German Weather Service (DWD) had already published a warning for continuing rain the day before, which is now reinforced by the stormy gusts of the storm. "Kirk" not only brings a lot of rain, but also thunderstorms and extreme wind conditions that will hit the coastal region particularly strongly in the evening.

acute risk situation on the North Sea

The risk situation on Lower Saxony's coast is alarming, according to the Lower Saxony state company for water management, coasts and nature conservation. The water level forecast shows that the levels will be 60 to 75 centimeters higher than normal due to the storm. This means an acute risk of flooding for many beaches and chores that will be severely affected.

Those responsible have issued a detailed warning in which the expected water levels are listed at various times at various locations on the North Sea coast. Here are the most important information:

The time of the tide high water is becoming a critical moment, since the rising water levels meet with the gusts of wind. For the coastal areas, wind speeds of up to 88 km/h are expected - this corresponds to wind strength 9. These extreme conditions are expected to stop until Friday evening, while the wind speeds in the inland are more likely to let up.

The authorities and residents observe the situation with concern. The possibility that the water will step over the shore requires special caution, and warnings to the population are offered according to the current weather conditions. If you want to visit the coastal region or live there, you should keep an eye on the current developments in order to be able to prepare for possible evacuations or other security measures in good time.

"Kirk" has once again demonstrated the susceptibility of the coastal areas for extreme weather due to its effects on the weather in northern Germany. These predictions show how important it is not only to pay attention to meteorological warnings, but also to protect yourself from the dangers of a storm. In the current situation, the information about levels and weather warnings is particularly crucial for the safety of the residents and the hopefully unaffected visitors.

For more information and ongoing updates to the situation on the Lower Saxony coast, it is advisable to report the reporting, for example at www.kreiszeitung.de to follow.